Galena Hops

Galena Hops exceeds in bringing a clean crisp bitterness, and this makes it suitable for nearly any type of beer needing kick. This variety has higher myrcene oil content than most hops. Myrcene itself has the smell of sweet fruits such as grapes and peaches, while at the same time having essence of woody, or grassy elements. The balance of myrcene with the other oils brings a moderate and pleasant aroma, making it applicable for aroma additions in the wort.

Pedigree: Open pollination of Brewer's

Gold Brewing Usage: Bittering

Aroma: Spicy, blackcurrant and citrus (grapefruit) tones

Alpha Acids: 12.0 &ndash; 14.0%

Beta Acids: 7.0 &ndash; 9.0%

Co-Humulone: 37 &ndash; 42% of alpha acids

Storage Stability: ~79% alpha remaining after 6 months

Total Oil: 0.9 &ndash; 1.2 mL/100g

Myrcene: 55 &ndash; 60% of total oil

Humulene: 10 &ndash; 13% of total oil

Caryophyllene: 4 &ndash; 6% of total oil

Farnesene: <1% of total oil

General Trade

Perception: Excellent high alpha variety with balanced bittering and aroma characteristics; mainly used for bittering, but finding favor as a dual purpose variety

Possible Substitutions: Brewer's Gold, Columbus, Nugget

Typical Beer Styles: American and English-style Ales

Additional Information: Developed in the USDA breeding program in Idaho in 1968 and released in 1978